Esplanade Car Park Parking, Bridport
Typical busyness by hour shown below.
Key facts
- Postcode
- DT6 4HE
- Capacity
- ~40 spaces
- Type
- Generic
- Parking
- Street side
- Charges
- Paid
- Operator
- Dorset Council
Estimated Free Spaces by Hour
| Day | 6am | 7am | 8am | 9am | 10am | 11am | 12pm | 1pm | 2pm | 3pm | 4pm | 5pm | 6pm | 7pm | 8pm | 9pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Tue | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Wed | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Thu | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 38 | 42 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 29 | 21 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Fri | 4 | 8 | 17 | 29 | 42 | 46 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 38 | 33 | 25 | 13 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sat | 4 | 8 | 17 | 33 | 46 | 54 | 54 | 50 | 46 | 42 | 33 | 21 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 |
| Sun | 0 | 4 | 8 | 17 | 25 | 33 | 33 | 29 | 25 | 21 | 13 | 8 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Modelled estimate based on car-park type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
About Esplanade Car Park
Esplanade Car Park provides parking in Bridport, serving a mix of visitors depending on what’s nearby. With around 40 spaces, there is a moderate amount of parking here — enough on quieter days, but it can get tight at peak times. Parking here is paid. The car park is managed by Dorset Council.
When to Visit
This car park typically sees steady use through the week with no extreme peaks. Midday tends to be the busiest period, while early mornings and Sundays offer the most availability. With 40 spaces, you should find parking without too much difficulty outside of peak times.
Busyness in detail
Esplanade Car Park is typically busiest on Saturday around 11am, when our model estimates it is about 55% full. With about 40 spaces, that is roughly 22 vehicles at the peak, leaving around 18 free. Quietest times: Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm. These figures are modelled estimates based on the car park’s type, size and location — not live occupancy data.
Parking in Bridport
With 12 car parks in Bridport, you’re well served for choice — worth comparing busyness predictions across a few options before setting off. Should you find Esplanade Car Park full, The Mound Short Stay Car Park (about 100m away) is the closest option. In total, there are 5 other car parks within 800 metres.
Frequently asked questions
How many parking spaces does Esplanade Car Park have?
Esplanade Car Park in Bridport has approximately 40 parking spaces.
Is parking free at Esplanade Car Park?
Esplanade Car Park is a paid car park.
When is Esplanade Car Park busiest?
Esplanade Car Park tends to be busiest Saturday 10am-4pm.
When is Esplanade Car Park quietest?
The quietest period for Esplanade Car Park is typically Weekday mornings before 9am, Sundays, weekday evenings after 6pm.
What kind of car park is Esplanade Car Park?
Esplanade Car Park is a car park with street_side parking, operated by Dorset Council.